Building Department

NOTICE

Please be advised that at this time we will need as much lead time as possible in regard to inspections. Inspections are currently being covered by a temporary Building Inspector who is only available a couple of days in the week. We will resume normal business operations as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and consideration.

The Building Office provides the following functions and services. Please contact this office for questions regarding any of these issues or permits.

Functions

Interpretation and application of applicable Codes, Ordinances, and Regulations for the issuance of:

Building Permits for Residential and Non-Residential Construction

Electrical Permits for Residential and Non-Residential Construction

Plumbing Permits for Residential and Non-Residential Construction

Gas Piping Permits for Residential and Non-Residential Construction

Services

Public outreach, education, and assistance regarding interpretation and application of Ordinances, Regulations and Codes

All construction regardless of cost or value - in addition to major projects, this includes: stairs and landings, decks, sheds, and installing doors or windows where structural changes are made

Whether the construction occurs on site or the structure is moved on to the site

Electrical work

Plumbing work

Gas Piping

Septic

Well

Demolishing or removing a structure

All signs

Above and in-ground pools

Cosmetic work such as installing or replacing exterior siding or roof shingles does not require a permit.

The following information is provided for your assistance. Please review the building or sign permit application form or contact the land use office with questions regarding your specific project.

Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Well, Septic, Driveway, Right of Way and Sign Permit Applications are available in the Building Department in the Town Hall. (875-2164)

Applications that are complete and in compliance with the Ordinances and Regulations are usually processed within 7 - 10 business days. Please contact the Building Official or his office within this period of time for verification of its issuance.

Application must be printed or typed and be complete and legible. Applicant or their agent is responsible to assure that all information in the application is correct.

Building Plans are required and all plans and construction must be in compliance with all State of NH Codes and Regulations as well as those adopted by the Town of Alton.

Permits expire if not substantially acted upon within 9 months or if construction activity ceases.

Applicant or their agent is required to call the Building Inspector for all required inspections (footings, foundation, framing, rough plumbing, gas piping, rough electrical, insulation and final).

A Plot Plan shall be included as part of the application. It shall be neatly drawn and include the following information.

North arrow

Boundaries of lot with dimensions in feet.

Setback distances from structures to all property lines. Please remember that the front setback is measured from your property line, not from the road. (In campgrounds and mobile home parks, indicate setback to nearest structures and roads on all sides from both the existing and proposed structure.)

Setback distances from all bodies of water and wetlands.

Names and locations of roads adjacent to lot.

Location of all driveways. Identify if existing or proposed. Driveway application must be completed for proposed new driveways and change of use or expansions of existing driveways.

Any additional information that will adequately describe the proposed work

Failure to submit a completed Plot Plan will delay processing of your application. Plan must be in ink and legible.

Each permit issued includes a list of required inspections depending on the proposed project. It is the responsibility of the property owner or their agent to contact this office to request required inspections. Work that is completed without required inspections cannot be certified for the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. Requests for inspections can usually be accommodated within one working day of receipt. If the Building Official has to re-inspect there will be a fee of $50.00.

Upon completion of the project and all required inspections in accordance with the approved permit, the Building Official will issue a Certificate of Occupancy (Residential) for the construction. The construction may be not occupied or utilized prior to the issuance of this document.